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The Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an independent school named in memory of one of the great Jewish leaders, teachers, and activists of the 20th century.

Unaffiliated with any single movement or synagogue, The Heschel School sees as essential the creation of a community with families from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds, practices and beliefs.

The School is devoted to equal participation—boys and girls, men and women—in all aspects of the School's religious, intellectual and communal life.

The Heschel School is dedicated to the values and principles that characterized Rabbi Heschel's life: integrity, intellectual exploration, traditional Jewish study, justice, righteousness, human dignity, and holiness.

The Heschel School is dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of learning.

It seeks to engender the understanding that the discovery of personal meaning and the growth of individual identity can emerge from the rigors of study.

The Heschel School seeks to create an ethical learning community that encompasses the children, staff, parents and all those who join in the work of the School.

The School values both the uniqueness of each individual member and the relationships they form with one another.

The Heschel School is dedicated to cultivating the spiritual lives of its students along with teaching them the skills to enable them to participate fully in contemporary Jewish life.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 967 students
Yearly Tuition: $60,390
Acceptance rate: 25%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Abraham Joshua Heschel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1983

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

967 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

150 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$60,390

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Acceptance Rate

25%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Marsha Feris

School Notes

School Motto: Above all, remember that you must build your life as if it were a work of art.

The Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an independent school named in memory of one of the great Jewish leaders, teachers, and activists of the 20th century.
Unaffiliated with any single movement or synagogue, The Heschel School sees as essential the creation of a community with families from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds, practices and beliefs.
The School is devoted to equal participation—boys and girls, men and women—in all aspects of the School's religious, intellectual and communal life.
The Heschel School is dedicated to the values and principles that characterized Rabbi Heschel's life: integrity, intellectual exploration, traditional Jewish study, justice, righteousness, human dignity, and holiness.
The Heschel School is dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of learning.
It seeks to engender the understanding that the discovery of personal meaning and the growth of individual identity can emerge from the rigors of study.
The Heschel School seeks to create an ethical learning community that encompasses the children, staff, parents and all those who join in the work of the School.
The School values both the uniqueness of each individual member and the relationships they form with one another.
The Heschel School is dedicated to cultivating the spiritual lives of its students along with teaching them the skills to enable them to participate fully in contemporary Jewish life.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Abraham Joshua Heschel School cost?

Abraham Joshua Heschel School's tuition is approximately $60,390 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Abraham Joshua Heschel School?

The acceptance rate of Abraham Joshua Heschel School is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 75%. Abraham Joshua Heschel School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.

What is Abraham Joshua Heschel School's ranking?

Abraham Joshua Heschel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Abraham Joshua Heschel School?

The application deadline for Abraham Joshua Heschel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 967 students
Yearly Tuition: $60,390
Acceptance rate: 25%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $46,376 for elementary schools and $48,724 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 57% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).